Minor in Psychology

The Minor in Psychology is designed to give students broad exposure to the diverse field of psychology. The background in psychology that the minor provides is useful in a wide array of educational and career paths (e.g., business, computer science, engineering, exercise science, medicine, health professions and many other fields).

Degree Requirements

The Minor in Psychology* requires a total of 18 credit hours. Students must complete 6 courses, with most courses consisting of three (3) credits.

“I had a wonderful time as a Psychology major at UB! I was so well prepared for graduate school, thanks to writing research proposals for my UB psychology classes, working in research labs, and especially having taken part in the Psychology Honors Program."

"The breadth of courses the program offers allowed me to explore—which is crucial at a time when you’re deciding on a career—and the level of enthusiasm the courses are taught with made me excited to come to lectures."